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Spoon nails: still seen in today's world

Authors :
Bushra Moiz
Source :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2018.

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Koilonychia is a nail abnormality characterized by thin, brittle, and spoon‐shaped nails. It is frequently observed in chronic iron deficiency secondary to malnutrition, chronic blood loss, or malabsorption. It may also be idiopathic or related to occupation and rare systemic disorders. Presence of koilonychia should prompt investigations for iron deficiency.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....8d451815f4c3442c54fce1d0b149a99c